A beginners' acting course starting at the end of January 2012. The course is open to people with self experience of psychological distress and facilitates confidence building, creativity and self expression in a playful and empowering way.
Amy Redmond is a trained and experienced drama facilitator currently working in mental health. She has developed Act The Maggot - Chrysalis following her experience and positive feedback while working with groups on an in-patient basis and students in the community. The beginners' programme also introduces some techniques developed by Augusto Boal in his Theatre of The Oppressed as a way of empowering communities and raising awareness of the issues affecting them.
Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Phone: 085 7521220 / 01 4977005 Email: info@gatewaymha.com
